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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who believes that Francis Sedgwick never had any interest in having children?
(a) Jean Stein.
(b) Susanna Sedgwick.
(c) Saucie Sedgwick.
(d) Jonathan Sedgwick.

2. Which of the following was a sign that life had changed for the Sedgwicks when they moved to their third home in California?
(a) The butler served the family at the table.
(b) Edie was given hand-me-downs to wear.
(c) There were more horses to ride.
(d) Edie's parents were around less.

3. How is Babbo's outlook on life described by his family members?
(a) As traditional.
(b) As pessimistic.
(c) As optimistic.
(d) As modern.

4. In which European city did Edie and Francis have a fight in a hotel room?
(a) Madrid.
(b) London.
(c) Vienna.
(d) Bordeaux.

5. Which of Edie's brother developed problems with alcohol and drugs?
(a) Bert.
(b) Harold.
(c) Minty.
(d) George.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the likely reason for Francis Sedgwick's rejection to join the military?

2. In Chapter 9, what secret do the Sedgwick children recall discovering about their father?

3. How did Francis feel about joining the military?

4. When did the Sedgwicks permanently move to California?

5. In the book, Edie: An American Biography who helps to tell the story of the Sedgwick ancestors?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Saucie's memories of living in the family's Goleta ranch?

2. How did life change for the Sedgwicks when they moved to their third ranch, Rancho la Laguna de San Francisco?

3. What does the author tell us about Edie's father, Francis Minturn Sedgwick?

4. Describe "Bobbo" Sedgwick.

5. What does the author describe as Judge Theodore Sedgwick's accomplishments?

6. How did Edie behave at St. Timothy's school?

7. What experiences did Edie have in psychiatric hospitals?

8. What story is provided as an example of the amount of pressure Francis put upon his children?

9. Why is it important for the reader to know about Edie Sedgwick's family?

10. How many siblings did Edie Sedgwick have?

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